I mentioned Intention briefly last night in class. I found an article that I hope helps express more what it means to set an intention before practicing.
http://www.yogajournal.com/newsletter/myj_105.html#c
Monday, April 16, 2012
Ujjayi (oo-jy-yee) Breath
The breath we use for asana practice (asana means poses or postures) is called ujjayi breathing. The ujjayi breathing that we use has a soothing, rhythmic, oceanic quality. It is done by contracting the whispering muscles in your throat to create a long, hairline thin breath. You do not breathe all the way down into your abdomen, but rather into your chest, lungs and back. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to do it:
1. Bring your first or second finger to the soft spot between your collarbones.
2. With your mouth closed, breathe in through your nose, feeling the gentle retraction of those muscles beneath your fingers. It should feel as though you are whispering in reverse. You are closing the airways a little, so its kind of like breathing through a straw. Imagine the breath as a cleansing wind sweeping right in through that soft spot at the base of your throat.
3. For the exhalation, put your hand in front of your face as if its a mirror. Gently retract your belly, and with your mouth closed and the muscles of your throat still contracted, exhale through your nose as if you were going to fog up that mirror. The exhalation is exaggerated and extended. It is important to keep your mouth closed or you will lose energy on the exhalation.
*As taken from the book "Journey Into Power" by Baron Baptiste of Baptiste Power Yoga.
1. Bring your first or second finger to the soft spot between your collarbones.
2. With your mouth closed, breathe in through your nose, feeling the gentle retraction of those muscles beneath your fingers. It should feel as though you are whispering in reverse. You are closing the airways a little, so its kind of like breathing through a straw. Imagine the breath as a cleansing wind sweeping right in through that soft spot at the base of your throat.
3. For the exhalation, put your hand in front of your face as if its a mirror. Gently retract your belly, and with your mouth closed and the muscles of your throat still contracted, exhale through your nose as if you were going to fog up that mirror. The exhalation is exaggerated and extended. It is important to keep your mouth closed or you will lose energy on the exhalation.
*As taken from the book "Journey Into Power" by Baron Baptiste of Baptiste Power Yoga.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Class Update
Tonight, Thursday March 22 is our 2nd last class of our 10 week session.
Beginning, Sunday, April 15 is the start of our next 10 week session.
**Side Note: You do not have to have attended the first session to come to the second session. All classes start at beginner level so I can see my students level and then adjust accordingly!
These classes will be on Sundays now and at 7:30 pm instead.
Cost is $100 for 10 weeks or $15 per class drop in for adults.
Kids 12-16 (or younger as long as accompanied by parent) is $30 for 5 weeks or $60 for 10 weeks.
**Please let me know asap if you are in the 10 weeks - I must have 10 in attendance to run this program. Thank you!
Beginning, Sunday, April 15 is the start of our next 10 week session.
**Side Note: You do not have to have attended the first session to come to the second session. All classes start at beginner level so I can see my students level and then adjust accordingly!
These classes will be on Sundays now and at 7:30 pm instead.
Cost is $100 for 10 weeks or $15 per class drop in for adults.
Kids 12-16 (or younger as long as accompanied by parent) is $30 for 5 weeks or $60 for 10 weeks.
**Please let me know asap if you are in the 10 weeks - I must have 10 in attendance to run this program. Thank you!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Yoga on TV
On Bell Xpress Vu Channel 267 at 7:30 am is a show called Namaste - nice Yoga class for you to follow along with at home if you like!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Low Down
Quick reminder, bring a blanket to class for shoulderstand - you can go ALL IN if you want but we will also learn by using the wall today.
Drink lots of water!
Class is next wed and thursday....be there or don't :(
You should have received an email with pose diagrams...contact me if you didn't.
I didn't make it to town...so if you wanted mats, blocks, straps...they will be here next wed!
Don't forget - LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us here!
Drink lots of water!
Class is next wed and thursday....be there or don't :(
You should have received an email with pose diagrams...contact me if you didn't.
I didn't make it to town...so if you wanted mats, blocks, straps...they will be here next wed!
Don't forget - LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us here!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Yoga Day THurs Jan 26
Today is the first class and its important to eat healthy and drink at least 8 cups of water...before class! Remember to eat no sooner than one hour before...and 15 minutes after!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
This Thursday
This Thursday, January 26th is the Start of our 10 week yoga session at the Loreburn Senior Centre. Just in case anyone is wondering, you can start about 4 weeks in and still be able to catch up!
A question that came up last week was: will we be able to do more and have the poses feel better with only once a week practice? The answer is Yes. However, if you practice at home...the difference will show much quicker, so...
Each week I will be giving out a card that shows a pose that you can focus on for the coming week. The next week we will pass them around and you will get a new card. By the end of the 10 weeks, there will be 10 poses that you have had the chance to really focus on by practicing at home...so...
I recommend home practice!
A question that came up last week was: will we be able to do more and have the poses feel better with only once a week practice? The answer is Yes. However, if you practice at home...the difference will show much quicker, so...
Each week I will be giving out a card that shows a pose that you can focus on for the coming week. The next week we will pass them around and you will get a new card. By the end of the 10 weeks, there will be 10 poses that you have had the chance to really focus on by practicing at home...so...
I recommend home practice!
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